Buddy Not Invited to Coworker's Party

Question

I have a friend from work, Peggy, whom I've invited to parties at my home -- she was even at my wedding two years ago. Recently, I learned that Peggy had a New Year's Eve party and invited several of our colleagues -- but not me. I'm really hurt; I thought we were at least friendly enough that I would have gotten an invite. Is it okay to ask her why I was left out?

Answer

Is it possible that Peggy is holding a grudge for some reason? Have the two of you disagreed about anything, even a work-related matter, in the past few months? Of course, there's also a chance the invite just got lost, or she thought you had other plans. If you want to keep this friendship intact, go to Peggy and share your dismay. But if you simply want to know why you were snubbed, have an office buddy ask her. The truth is more likely to come out if she's not confronted by you directly.

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